Dick Schweiker had a deserved reputation for studying the issues. working hard. and developing creative. progressive solutions to problems facing our State and our Nation. For the past 2 years. he presided over the Department of Health and Human Services during one of its most controversial and difficult periods. As always. Dick Schweiker brought to the job a calm. reasonable approach that helped the agency deal with issues and overcome obstacles. Maybe one of the most enduring memories I have of Senator Schweiker involved an aged immigrant woman who lived in Cambria County. In the closing days of the 1978 session. I was able with the help of Judiciary Committee Chairman PETER RODINO to get legislation through the House granting this woman citizenship.
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